I have a 1999 Nissan Altima, my brake light came on the other day and now when I apply the brakes, they work but I have to push the pedal to the ground and my car will slowly start to stop, I checked

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Asked by Brandon Dec 20, 2013 at 10:34 PM about the 1999 Nissan Altima GXE

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

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I checked the brake fluid and it is right above minimum, my brakes have worked fine but now I have to press to the ground to stop, if I refill the brake fluid with the brake light go off on my dash and my brakes work better?

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The fluid had to go somewhere. Inspect around master cylinder and around all four wheels for the brake fluid leak. This will help you narrow down where your issue is.

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